Davina Dollison

Davina Ruth-Ann Dollison, infant daughter of Devon Dollison and Jessica Henson, died suddenly at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Davina was born July 4, 2020 in Joplin, Mo.

Michael Meeks

Michael L. Meeks, 66, of rural Altamont, died unexpectedly Friday, March 5, 2021, at his home. Born December 25, 1954, in Parsons, Michael Lynn was the son of Elvin Eugene and Rita Marie (Sandusky) Meeks.

Cleva Richardson

Cleva “Jean” J. Richardson, 86, of Oswego, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her home.

John Torchia, 69, Columbus

Johnnie Lee “John” Torchia, 69, of Columbus, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home in Columbus. Born August 19, 1951, in Columbus, John was the son of Michael and Flossie (Lopp) Torchia. Except for a brief stay in Kansas City, he was a lifetime resident of Columbus.

Maureen Holbrook, Miami, Okla.

Maureen Mary Holbrook, 84, of Miami, Okla., died Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Higher Call Nursing Home in Quapaw, Okla. Born March 17, 1936, in Detroit, Mich., Maureen was the daughter of Maurice and Pauline (McCarthy) Doran. She moved from Greenville, Michigan in 1978 to Baxter Springs,.

Richard Phipps, 82, Joplin, Mo.

Richard Neal Phipps, 82, of Joplin, Mo., died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born March 27, 1938 in Galena, Richard was the son of Alva and Eva (Webb) Phipps. He was a 1955 graduate of Galena High School.

Viola Zwahlen, 95, Columbus

Viola Marie Zwahlen, 95, of Columbus died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Mo. Born November 1, 1925 in Richland, Mo. Viola Marie was the daughter of Jess and Maud (Patch) Griffitt. She attended Columbus High School.

Mary Zakowski, 97, Pittsburg

Mary Alice Zakowski, 97, of Pittsburg died February 26, 2021 at Medicalodge South in Pittsburg. Born February 1, 1924 at home in Chicopee, Mary was the daughter of Charles and Alice Ferns Gilmore. She was the first daughter of twelve children.

Cary Ortberg, Baxter Springs

Cary R. Ortberg, 73, of Baxter Springs, died Sunday February 28, 2021 at Gran Villas in Pittsburg, Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

DEATHS

Mary Zakowski, 97 Pittsburg